Power machine operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Power machine operator gender statistics
29.4% of power machine operators are women and 70.6% of power machine operators are men.
- Male, 70.6%
- Female, 29.4%
Power machine operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.6% |
| Female | 29.4% |
Power machine operator gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,783
Female income
$31,119
Power machine operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in power machine operator positions over time. Currently, 29.4% of power machine operators are female.
Power machine operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.23% | 30.77% |
| 2011 | 69.37% | 30.63% |
| 2012 | 69.40% | 30.60% |
| 2013 | 69.99% | 30.01% |
| 2014 | 70.36% | 29.64% |
| 2015 | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| 2016 | 70.59% | 29.41% |
| 2017 | 69.90% | 30.10% |
| 2018 | 72.11% | 27.89% |
| 2019 | 71.33% | 28.67% |
| 2020 | 70.10% | 29.90% |
| 2021 | 70.59% | 29.41% |
Power machine operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared power machine operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Power Machine Operator | 71% | 29% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Power machine operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among power machine operators is White, which makes up 58.3% of all power machine operators. Comparatively, 19.2% of power machine operators are Hispanic or Latino and 12.2% of power machine operators are Black or African American.
- White, 58.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 12.2%
- Asian, 5.5%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Power machine operator race
| Power machine operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.2% |
| Asian | 5.5% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Power machine operator race and ethnicity over time
See how power machine operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Power machine operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 13.48% | 4.46% | 17.56% |
| 2011 | 63.22% | 13.63% | 4.40% | 16.68% |
| 2012 | 61.89% | 13.59% | 4.48% | 18.18% |
| 2013 | 63.12% | 13.07% | 4.32% | 17.55% |
| 2014 | 62.38% | 13.06% | 4.24% | 18.11% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 13.05% | 4.52% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | 62.09% | 13.12% | 4.53% | 17.90% |
| 2017 | 61.12% | 13.76% | 4.65% | 18.06% |
| 2018 | 62.63% | 12.74% | 4.82% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 63.90% | 12.33% | 4.56% | 16.89% |
| 2020 | 61.10% | 12.34% | 5.52% | 16.92% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 12.24% | 5.54% | 19.17% |
Power machine operator wage gap by race
According to our data, white power machine operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american power machine operators have the lowest average salary at $33,017.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,251 |
| White | $34,727 |
| Black or African American | $33,017 |
| Asian | $33,519 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,429 |
Average power machine operator age
See how the average age of power machine operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Power machine operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 45 |
| White | 43 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 50 |
Power machine operator age breakdown
The average age of power machine operators is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the power machine operator population.
Power machine operator age breakdown
| Power Machine Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Power machine operator educational attainment
The most common degree for power machine operators is high school diploma, with 58% of power machine operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 25% and diploma degree at 8%.
- High School Diploma, 58%
- Diploma, 25%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Power machine operators by degree level
| Power machine operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 58% |
| Diploma | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Power machine operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, power machine operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,861 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, power machine operators earn a median annual income of $34,134 compared to $33,670 for power machine operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,861 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,007 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,134 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,670 |
Power machine operator employment statistics
Company size where power machine operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where power machine operators work.
Power machine operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Power machine operator jobs by company type
Employees with the power machine operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most power machine operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Power machine operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 12% |
Power machine operator turnover and employment statistics
Power machine operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for power machine operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Power machine operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Power machine operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.80% |
| 2011 | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 9.15% |
| 2014 | 7.55% |
| 2015 | 6.34% |
| 2016 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 4.89% |
| 2019 | 4.28% |
| 2020 | 6.59% |
| 2021 | 6.08% |
Average power machine operator tenure
The average power machine operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 power machine operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Power machine operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Power machine operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of power machine operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Inspector | 4.47% | 16,599 |
| Technical Machine Operator | 4.75% | 161,742 |
| Power Machine Operator | 4.90% | - |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Honey Processor | 8.41% | 6,099 |
| General Foundry Worker | 8.89% | 65,374 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Similar power machine operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Treating Inspector | 4.47% | 16,599 |
| Technical Machine Operator | 4.75% | 161,742 |
| Paperboard Box Maker | 7.84% | 7,520 |
| Honey Processor | 8.41% | 6,099 |
| General Foundry Worker | 8.89% | 65,374 |
| Film Laboratory Technician | 15.21% | 38,891 |
Foreign languages spoken by power machine operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Power machine operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |